I started this topic and was lost through photo dump-it, but was never finished, now let's get this done.

the Manta Ray by Classic was popular and I was fascinated by the bubble top futuristic slot car.

I started from scratch to bring the Manta Ray back with a fresh look and a ready, easy to find chassis with very little modifications that will fit up and look like a modern RTR kit car but with out the box art.

It looks good and performs well and gets attention as the original Manta Ray did.

Let's get started with this simple project from left overs parts.

original Manta Ray and box

Quick sketch for new design

Cut out side template

Balsa stack to cut body side profile

Transfer side side profile to balsa wood stack.

Cut out body side profiles

Take a couple of nails and nail right and left body balsa side profiles together